PM Modi Pays Tribute to 'Dear Friend' Shinzo Abe at State Funeral in Tokyo, Lauds Ex-Japan PM's Legacy
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi Pays Tribute to 'Dear Friend' Shinzo Abe at State Funeral in Tokyo, Lauds Ex-Japan PM's Legacy

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the state funeral of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was attacked on July 8 in the city of Nara during a campaign speech and died later that day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays respect to former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe at the latter's State funeral in Tokyo"India is missing former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe," said PM Modi earlier today pic.twitter.com/cO5SnswgGQ — ANI September 27, 2022 India is missing former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, PM Modi had said earlier today during his meeting with current PM Fumio Kishida. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays respect to former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe at the latter's State funeral in Tokyo"India is missing former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe," said PM Modi earlier today pic.twitter.com/8psvtnEUiA — ANI September 27, 2022 –PM Modi, Other World Leaders Attend Abe’s State Funeral Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined world leaders on Tuesday for the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the State funeral of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in Tokyo pic.twitter.com/ivap1YrH6T — ANI September 27, 2022 -PM Modi Meets Japanese Counterpart Fumio Kishida Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who landed in Japan in the early hours of Tuesday, mets his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. PM Narendra Modi meets his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida in TokyoPM Modi to further attend the State funeral of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, today pic.twitter.com/3NdGi2J4H7 — ANI September 27, 2022 PM Modi conveyed his deepest condolences for the demise of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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In Japan, Jaishankar Meets Late PM Shinzo Abe's Wife; Hands Over Personal Letter From PM Modi
9 months, 2 weeks ago

In Japan, Jaishankar Meets Late PM Shinzo Abe's Wife; Hands Over Personal Letter From PM Modi

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the wife of Japan’s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday and recalled his invaluable contributions to the advancement of India-Japan strategic ties. On my visit to Tokyo this time, met with Mrs Akie Abe, wife of late PM Shinzo Abe.Recalled PM Shinzo Abe’s invaluable contribution to the advancement of India-Japan relations. Handed over …

Jaishankar hands over personal letter from PM Modi to Japan's late PM Shinzo Abe's wife
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaishankar hands over personal letter from PM Modi to Japan's late PM Shinzo Abe's wife

India TV News  

Tokyo: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Japan's late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wife Akie Abe, and handed her a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveying his condolences on the passing of the late PM's mother Yoko Abe. He met Akie Abe and recalled the late Japanese premier's invaluable contribution to the advancement of India-Japan relations, …

PM Modi remembers 'dear friend' Shinzo Abe during Atal Setu inauguration
11 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi remembers 'dear friend' Shinzo Abe during Atal Setu inauguration

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remembered his "dear friend" Shinzo Abe after inaugurating the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link or Atal Setu, crediting the former Japanese PM for "envisioning the project" along with him. Both of us had vowed to complete the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project," PM Modi said. The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project, which was in limbo …

Suspect in assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe is charged with murder
1 year, 11 months ago

Suspect in assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe is charged with murder

LA Times  

Tetsuya Yamagami, who is accused of killing Japan’s Shinzo Abe, is led to a police station Tuesday. Japanese prosecutors formally charged the suspect in the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with murder, sending him to stand trial, a Japanese court said Friday. Police have said Yamagami told them that he killed Abe, one of Japan’s most influential and …

How Kishida Fumio’s first year as Japan PM is a roller coaster
2 years, 2 months ago

How Kishida Fumio’s first year as Japan PM is a roller coaster

Firstpost  

With a large segment of Japanese population unhappy with the manner in which former prime minister Shinzo Abe’s funeral was handled and hardships they are facing in their daily lives due to the struggling Japanese economy, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s approval ratings are falling sharply Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio marked the first anniversary of his assumption of office on …

Japanese former leader Abe honored at divisive state funeral
2 years, 2 months ago

Japanese former leader Abe honored at divisive state funeral

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s assassinated hawkish former leader, Shinzo Abe, was given a rare state funeral Tuesday full of military pomp and surrounded by throngs of mourners as well as by widespread protests, with thousands taking to the streets in opposition. “I had a firm belief that you would contribute as a compass showing the future direction of Japan and the …

Japan holds state funeral for Shinzo Abe, PM Modi, other leaders attend| In Pics
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan holds state funeral for Shinzo Abe, PM Modi, other leaders attend| In Pics

Hindustan Times  

Japan holds state funeral for Shinzo Abe, PM Modi, other leaders attend| In Pics Shinzo Abe funeral: World leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi gathered in Japan on Tuesday to pay their respects to the former Japanese prime minister.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Shinzo Abe State Funeral: A portrait of Shinzo Abe hangs above …

Explained | Why has the state funeral for Shinzo Abe divided Japan?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | Why has the state funeral for Shinzo Abe divided Japan?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has triggered a public backlash against the government, dealing a major blow to the popularity of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The situation worsened after details emerged about ties between Mr. Abe, the ruling LDP and a controversial religious group, the …

Shinzo Abe’s rare state funeral costs more than Queen Elizabeth’s: Why is it so?
2 years, 2 months ago

Shinzo Abe’s rare state funeral costs more than Queen Elizabeth’s: Why is it so?

Firstpost  

Shinzo Abe is being accorded with a state funeral with a reported cost of 1.66 billion yen — compared to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral of 1.3 billion yen. The event has angered many Japanese, who believe the former prime minister doesn’t deserve it and that the money could be put to better use Japan will honour its longest-serving leader, Shinzo …

Shinzo Abe state funeral: The legacy of Japan's longest-serving prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Shinzo Abe state funeral: The legacy of Japan's longest-serving prime minister

Hindustan Times  

As thousands of attendees, including representatives from over 217 countries, territories and international organizations, arrive in Japan to attend the state funeral of the country's former prime minister Shinzo Abe, his contribution to Japan as the country's longest serving post-war prime minister has been immense. Shinzo Abe State Funeral: People leave flowers and pay their respects to former Japanese prime …

Tense Japan holds funeral for assassinated ex-leader Abe
2 years, 2 months ago

Tense Japan holds funeral for assassinated ex-leader Abe

The Hindu  

A tense Japan prepared Tuesday for a rare and controversial state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving leader in his nation's modern history and one of the most divisive. Mr. Kishida says the longest-serving leader in Japan's modern political history deserves a state funeral. In what some see as an attempt to further justify the honour …

EXPLAINED: Why is Japan Split Over Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's State Funeral?
2 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINED: Why is Japan Split Over Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's State Funeral?

News 18  

A rare state funeral for Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister who was assassinated in July, has split Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is battling a near-continuous political fallout from his handling of both the links to the church among his party’s lawmakers and the state funeral he says Abe deserves. Kishida says Abe deserves a state funeral because he …

PM Modi in attendance as global leaders pay last respects to Shinzo Abe| Top 10
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi in attendance as global leaders pay last respects to Shinzo Abe| Top 10

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among the global leaders attending the funeral of Shinzo Abe, who died in July after he was shot at during a speech amid a poll campaign. State funeral for slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is held in Tokyo, Japan Here are top updates on the Shinzo Abe funeral: 1. In a tweet, PM Modi …

PM Modi, world leaders attend former Japan PM Shinzo Abe's funeral in Tokyo
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi, world leaders attend former Japan PM Shinzo Abe's funeral in Tokyo

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday joined several world leaders in Tokyo to attend former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's state funeral. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hold a bilateral meeting in Tokyo pic.twitter.com/DGIv4RaDNy — ANI September 27, 2022 PM Modi joined several global leaders to pay tribute to Abe. SHINZO ABE'S STATE FUNERAL …

PM Modi in Japan for Shinzo Abe's state funeral: A look back at their bromance
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi in Japan for Shinzo Abe's state funeral: A look back at their bromance

Firstpost  

Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan, shared a close bond with Narendra Modi and their friendship helped elevate bilateral ties to a new high On 8 July, the world gasped in shock when former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated while he was on an election campaign in the city of Nara. Today, Japan will hold a …

Japan honours Shinzo Abe with controversial state funeral
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan honours Shinzo Abe with controversial state funeral

Al Jazeera  

Japan bids assassinated leader farewell amid anger over the cost of the state funeral and his party’s ties to the Unification Church. Japan has bid farewell to assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a rare state funeral that divided the nation. But Kishida defended the state funeral as necessary, citing Abe’s “achievements” over his eight years in office and …

PM Modi arrives in Japan to attend former premier Abe's state funeral
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi arrives in Japan to attend former premier Abe's state funeral

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Tokyo to attend the funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Mr. Modi is meeting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, after which he will attend the State Funeral for Abe at the massive Nippon Budokan indoor arena on September 27. At a media briefing on Monday, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said Mr. Modi …

More than Queen Elizabeth II's? How much will Shinzo Abe's state funeral cost
2 years, 2 months ago

More than Queen Elizabeth II's? How much will Shinzo Abe's state funeral cost

Hindustan Times  

Controversy over the cost of Shinzo Abe's funeral erupted as more than 70% of people surveyed by Kyodo news agency poll said that Japan's government was spending too much on the funeral. The estimated costs for the ex-prime minister's funeral is 1.66 billion yen which has resulted in comparison to Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral last week. Even though amount …

Shinzo Abe Funeral: Who will attend the state service for Japan's former PM
2 years, 2 months ago

Shinzo Abe Funeral: Who will attend the state service for Japan's former PM

Hindustan Times  

The state funeral for former Japan prime minister Shinzo Abe is set to take place on Tuesday as thousands of attendees, including representatives from over 217 countries, territories and international organizations, are expected to participate. The service will be the first major public event since new police security guidelines were implement following the assassination of Shinzo Abe on July 8. …

PM Modi Leaves to Attend State Funeral of 'Dear Friend Shinzo Abe' in Tokyo on Tuesday
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi Leaves to Attend State Funeral of 'Dear Friend Shinzo Abe' in Tokyo on Tuesday

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on Monday evening to visit Tokyo for attending the state funeral of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe on September 27. The interaction between prime ministers Modi and Abe developed a personal bond through their meetings and interactions spanning over a decade, beginning from PM Modi’s visit to Japan in 2007 as chief minister …

EXPLAINER: Why is Japan split over Abe’s state funeral?
2 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why is Japan split over Abe’s state funeral?

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A rare state funeral for Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister who was assassinated in July, has split Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is battling a near-continuous political fallout from his handling of both the links to the church among his party’s lawmakers and the state funeral he says Abe deserves. Kishida says Abe deserves a state funeral …

PM Modi to attend Shinzo Abe's funeral in Tokyo on Tuesday
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi to attend Shinzo Abe's funeral in Tokyo on Tuesday

India TV News  

PM Modi Japan visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join several global leaders to pay tributes to Japan's slain former prime minister Shinzo Abe at his state funeral in Tokyo on Tuesday. "I am travelling to Tokyo tonight to participate in the State Funeral of former PM Shinzo Abe, a dear friend and a great champion of India-Japan friendship," Modi …

PM Modi to attend funeral of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in Japan on September 27
2 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi to attend funeral of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in Japan on September 27

India TV News  

Shinzo Abe funeral: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Japan on September 27 to attend the funeral of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has strongly defended the state funeral for Abe scheduled on September 27 at the Budokan arena. Defending the decision to hold the ceremony, Kishida said, "We've received many requests to attend …

Man sets himself on fire in apparent protest of Abe funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Man sets himself on fire in apparent protest of Abe funeral

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A man set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister’s office in Tokyo on Wednesday in an apparent protest against the state funeral planned next week for former leader Shinzo Abe, officials and media reports said. The planned state funeral for Abe has become increasingly unpopular among Japanese as more details emerge about the governing Liberal Democratic …

Japanese man sets himself on fire over Abe’s state funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Japanese man sets himself on fire over Abe’s state funeral

Al Jazeera  

Shinzo Abe was Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, but recent polls show more than half of the public opposes the ceremony. A man has set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister’s Tokyo office in an apparent protest over the government’s plans to hold a state funeral for former leader Shinzo Abe later this month, Japanese media reported. Abe, Japan’s …

Japan to spend $1.83m on ex-PM Abe’s state funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Japan to spend $1.83m on ex-PM Abe’s state funeral

Al Jazeera  

Japan will spend $1.83m on a state funeral for slain former leader Shinzo Abe, the government has said, despite growing opposition from a public angered by revelations of the ruling party’s ties to the Unification Church. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving but divisive premier, was shot and killed at an election rally on July 8, and although funeral services were held soon …

Shinzo Abe state funeral: PM Modi likely to visit Japan to attend ceremony later next month
2 years, 4 months ago

Shinzo Abe state funeral: PM Modi likely to visit Japan to attend ceremony later next month

India TV News  

Highlights Japan has scheduled the state funeral for Abe on September 27 The ceremony will take place at the Nippon Budokan arena in the Kitanomaru National Garden in Tokyo PM Modi is also likely to hold a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Shinzo Abe state funeral: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Japan to attend the …

Japan PM blames police for death of former leader Shinzo Abe
2 years, 5 months ago

Japan PM blames police for death of former leader Shinzo Abe

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday blamed inadequate police protection for the death of former leader Shinzo Abe, who was shot last week while giving an outdoor campaign speech. Kishida also announced plans to hold a state funeral for Abe later this year, noting his contributions at home and in boosting Japan’s security alliance with the United …

Japan PM blames inadequate police protection for Abe killing
2 years, 5 months ago

Japan PM blames inadequate police protection for Abe killing

Al Jazeera  

Fumio Kishida says Japan will hold a state funeral for the slain former prime minister in autumn. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has blamed inadequate police security for the death of former leader Shinzo Abe, who was shot while giving an outdoor campaign speech. Paying tribute to Abe, Kishida said Japan’s longest-serving prime minister had “many great legacies to his …

Japanese people say their final goodbyes to former leader Shinzo Abe at his funeral
2 years, 5 months ago

Japanese people say their final goodbyes to former leader Shinzo Abe at his funeral

NPR  

Japanese people say their final goodbyes to former leader Shinzo Abe at his funeral Enlarge this image toggle caption Eugene Hoshiko/AP Eugene Hoshiko/AP TOKYO — Japanese bid their final goodbye to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday as a family funeral was held at a temple days after his assassination that shocked the nation. Abe, the country's longest-serving prime …

Japan bids sombre farewell to assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe
2 years, 5 months ago

Japan bids sombre farewell to assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe

Al Jazeera  

People line the streets as the hearse carrying Abe’s body is driven around Tokyo after private funeral at the Zojoji Temple. Japanese have turned out in their hundreds to bid farewell to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who dominated the country’s politics before his resignation in 2020, and died after being shot at a campaign rally last week. “I really …

Shinzo Abe Assassination: Blinken Reaches Tokyo, Says US Will 'Help Carry Burden Of Loss'
2 years, 5 months ago

Shinzo Abe Assassination: Blinken Reaches Tokyo, Says US Will 'Help Carry Burden Of Loss'

News 18  

Washington’s top diplomat hailed assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe as a “man of vision” as he offered condolences Monday in Tokyo, where family will later hold a wake for the murdered politician. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a previously unscheduled trip to Japan while on an Asia tour and said he was there because “we’re friends, and …

Narendra Modi Will Miss Shinzo Abe Badly, But India-Japan Ties Are in Safe Hands
2 years, 5 months ago

Narendra Modi Will Miss Shinzo Abe Badly, But India-Japan Ties Are in Safe Hands

News 18  

Japan is in deep mourning after the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister and Member of the Lower House of the Diet Shinzo Abe. The Indian Prime Minister, several other Cabinet Ministers, and political leaders cutting across party lines in India expressed their deep condolences to the grieving family members of the Abe family. Significantly, Prime Minister Abe articulated the …

Shinzo Abe's party scores a major victory in Japan's election
2 years, 5 months ago

Shinzo Abe's party scores a major victory in Japan's election

NPR  

Shinzo Abe's party scores a major victory in Japan's election Enlarge this image toggle caption Toru Hanai/Pool via AP Toru Hanai/Pool via AP TOKYO — Japan's governing party and its coalition partner scored a major victory in a parliamentary election Sunday imbued with meaning after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe amid uncertainty about how his loss may …

National flag at half-mast as India mourns assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe
2 years, 5 months ago

National flag at half-mast as India mourns assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe

Live Mint  

As India observes one-day mourning as a mark of respect to the former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was assassinated yesterday on July 8, the national flag at Red Fort, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament fly at half-mast, news agency ANI reported. As a first time prime minister for a little over a year beginning 2006, Shinzo Abe shared a …

1-day mourning in India, US 'outraged': How the world reacted to ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe's assassination
2 years, 5 months ago

1-day mourning in India, US 'outraged': How the world reacted to ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe's assassination

India Today  

Condolences poured in from across the world after Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving Japanese PM, was shot dead during a campaign speech in Japan’s Nara on Friday. WORLD LEADERS IN SHOCK “The world has lost a great man of vision,” said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and added that Abe's murder is "incredibly shocking", and he is "deeply saddened." — Justin …

‘Like time had stopped’: Japan grapples with Shinzo Abe’s loss
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Like time had stopped’: Japan grapples with Shinzo Abe’s loss

Al Jazeera  

The former prime minister’s body returns to capital Tokyo as a shocked nation comes to terms with his assassination. Tokyo, Japan – The fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western prefecture of Nara has sent shockwaves through Japan, a country where firearms are highly regulated and gun violence is rare. ‘Like time had stopped’ Tomigaya, where …

Assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe stuns world leaders
2 years, 5 months ago

Assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe stuns world leaders

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Leaders around the world condemned the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday as “despicable,” “cowardly” and “terrorism” while recalling him as a man devoted to peace, security and international cooperation. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the French foreign ministry called the shooting “despicable,” and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said it …

Shinzo Abe dead: Former Japanese prime minister dies after being shot during speech
2 years, 5 months ago

Shinzo Abe dead: Former Japanese prime minister dies after being shot during speech

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japan’s longest-serving leader Shinzo Abe …

'My Friend, Abe San': PM Modi pens emotional note for late Japanese PM
2 years, 5 months ago

'My Friend, Abe San': PM Modi pens emotional note for late Japanese PM

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday penned an emotional note for late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who died after being shot during an election speech. Hailing Shinzo Abe as an outstanding leader of Japan, PM Modi said with Abe's demise, Japan and the world have lost a great visionary and he has lost a dear friend. WHAT PM MODI …

A timeline of the career of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe
2 years, 5 months ago

A timeline of the career of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Born into a prominent political family, Shinzo Abe, who was fatally shot at a campaign event Friday in western Japan, had been the country’s longest-serving prime minister. 2005: Abe is appointed chief cabinet secretary under Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, during which he leads negotiations to return Japanese citizens abducted to North Korea. Sept. 26, 2006: Abe becomes Japan’s …

One-day state mourning in India tomorrow for former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe
2 years, 5 months ago

One-day state mourning in India tomorrow for former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

India Today  

India on Friday announced one-day national mourning over the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing him as a global statesman who made an immense contribution to elevating bilateral relations. “As a mark of our deepest respect for former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, a one day national mourning shall be observed on 9 …

Before Shinzo Abe, the last assassination of a Japanese prime minister took place 90 years ago
2 years, 5 months ago

Before Shinzo Abe, the last assassination of a Japanese prime minister took place 90 years ago

Firstpost  

Political violence in Japan is rare. It’s the day that the longest-serving prime minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, was assassinated. Stabbed to death On 4 November 1921, Takashi Hara, who established Japan’s full-fledged party Cabinet system and was known as the first commoner to become the prime minister was stabbed to death at Tokyo Station by a young railway worker. …

Shinzo Abe: A timeline of the career of longest-serving Japanese PM
2 years, 5 months ago

Shinzo Abe: A timeline of the career of longest-serving Japanese PM

Live Mint  

Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe, the country's best-known politician and longest-serving leader, died on Friday after being shot at a campaign event. 2005: Abe is appointed chief cabinet secretary under Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, during which he leads negotiations to return Japanese citizens abducted to North Korea. Sept. 26, 2006: Abe becomes Japan’s prime minister for the first time, …

Internet pays heartfelt tribute to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
2 years, 5 months ago

Internet pays heartfelt tribute to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

India Today  

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe passed away on Friday after being shot by a 41-year-old man during an election speech. #ShinzoAbe pic.twitter.com/YbuALIt5af — Vishu July 8, 2022 Rest in Peace Also you can know he was a good pm since some of the worse people on this planet are celebrating his death pic.twitter.com/FfshbFVIy1 — Csepeli Pupiii July 8, 2022 …

Shinzo Abe, former Japan Prime Minister, assassinated
2 years, 5 months ago

Shinzo Abe, former Japan Prime Minister, assassinated

The Hindu  

July 08, 2022 02:44 pm | Updated 09:03 pm IST - Nara Former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving leader, died on Friday after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election, public broadcaster NHK said. A man opened fire on Mr. Abe, 67, from behind with an apparently homemade gun as he spoke at a drab traffic island …

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dies after being shot
2 years, 5 months ago

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dies after being shot

India Today  

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died on Friday after being shot by a 41-year-old man during an election speech. Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot at while campaigning in Nara, western Japan. WATCH: Bystanders rush to help former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after he is shotpic.twitter.com/vgk7fn323p — BNO News July 8, 2022 THE SHOOTER The suspect, …

Section of Chinese social media celebrates shooting of Shinzo Abe
2 years, 5 months ago

Section of Chinese social media celebrates shooting of Shinzo Abe

India Today  

Even as Asia woke up to the news of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe being shot at and the other side of the world keenly following the shocking news, Chinese social media users were up to their usual self of mocking the loss of its “enemy”! The Ex-Tokyo governor, Mr Yoichi Masuzoe, tweeted that Mr Abe was in a …

PM Modi after Shinzo Abe attacked during campaign speech: ‘Prayers with him…’
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi after Shinzo Abe attacked during campaign speech: ‘Prayers with him…’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned the attack on Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest serving premier. Shinzo Abe served as Japan’s PM for about eight years, and during his tenure, PM Modi had often addressed him as a “dear friend”. “Shocking news from Japan that former PM Shinzo Abe has been shot - our thoughts are with his family and …

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